The Snake River is beautiful and well worth the trip to see the landscape, flora, and wildlife.
A birds eye view of the amazing white water rapids along the Snake River.
Hells Canyon shows just a touch of how deep it is as the river travels through it.
Hells Canyon is known as the deepest river gorge in North America. It plunges down more than a mile below the Oregon rim and 8,000 feet below He Devil Peak of the Seven Devils Mountains in Idaho. As a comparison, the Empire State Building in New York City is 1,454 feet tall, so it would take just over five and half Empire State Buildings to reach as high as He Devil Peak.
If you have never been on a jet boat tour of Hells Canyon, don't put it off any longer! You can chose from a variety of trips to suit you and your family's desires from a mail run trip to an extended stay in a lodge. If your family is big on fishing, we have some of the best steelheading around!
There is even more to see and do. Hells Canyon National Recreation Area has over 652,488 acres full of fun and adventure. If a jet boat tour is not in your future, then you can try your hand at horseback riding or hiking thoughout some of the most beautiful county you could imagine.
Some of the wonders you may see on your travels include big horn sheep, mountain goats, raptors, mountain lions, golden eagles and many different varieties of wild flowers. You can travel backwards in time and view Indian pictographs and petroglyphs throughout the canyon.
Some cautions for everyone:
- Always carry plenty of water. Though there are many water sources, all water should be treated before drinking it.
- Be aware of your surroundings. Rattlesnakes, ticks, and poision ivy are natural residents of this area.
- Pack it in, pack it out. Help keep this beautiful area beautiful by making sure that you pack out everything you pack in with you.
- Clothing options. Due to sudden changes in weather and elevation, it is always wise to bring both warm and cold weather clothing with you.
